Rachel Macy Stafford

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Rachel Macy Stafford is the New York Times best-selling author of Hands-Free Mama, Hands-Free Life, Only Love Today, and Live Love Now. She is also a certified special education teacher and inspiring speaker.

Rachel has one goal: help people choose love as much as humanly possible. Millions find solace and direction in her monthly blog posts at handsfreemama.com and in her supportive online community, The Hands Free Revolution.

Rachel’s work has been featured on CNN, Good Morning America, TODAY, Global News, TIME, and other print and online media sources. She loves taking long walks, baking, and helping out at cat shelters and visiting nursing home residents. Rachel lives in the south with her husband and two daughters who inspire her daily.